Anything You Don't Like About 1 Coupe?

imported_sbw · 09-18-2007, 08:34 AM

Is there anything you don't like about the 1 coupe — 128i or 135i?

I'm not a big fan of the taillights. I thought they would grow on me, like some other BMW designs, but so far, nope.

Otherwise, I think the 1 coupe is phenomenal! :thumbup: I applaud BMW

for plunking the twin-turbo six in this nice little package! It's going to be quite the performer!

Especially with 18-inch performance rubber!

How about others?

inTgr8r · 09-18-2007, 08:40 AM

I like the tails just fine...
It's the big

eyed headlights that I like the least.... but I'm getting used to them.

sectos · 09-18-2007, 08:43 AM

a bit tall for my taste. event the 135i with the lowered suspentions it's over 1m40

1ster · 09-18-2007, 08:45 AM

*no mechanical diff
*no truly premium audio
*run-flats

Not enough to prevent me from buying one, but if they fixed everything listed above it would be teh perfect!

spudw · 09-18-2007, 09:46 AM

128i should be a 130i - shouldn't be stuck with the detuned 6-cyl. I think this will be rectified in the next couple of years and the 128i will be replaced by a 130i with 260bhp.

If price limits my choice to the entry level model, I may wait and see if my prediction comes true for the 2010 model year. Otherwise I'll be gunning for the 135i.

Everything else is perfect.

grant · 09-18-2007, 09:49 AM

1. Too heavy
2. Electric power steering reputed to be numb
3. No Limited Slip Diff Option
4. Sunroof required on US cars
5. Bangle styling

Still lots I love about it though...

joelk · 09-18-2007, 09:58 AM

in the photos the speed and tach compartment looks too oval in shape.

wish they went back to driver-centered radio/ac etc.

wish the window buttons were back where they should be - near the gear shifter.

all this means little till i see it IRL of course.

ppDoc · 09-18-2007, 10:01 AM

no test drive yet

stampchez · 09-18-2007, 10:02 AM

Runflats!

BMWeber · 09-18-2007, 10:06 AM

the only thing I can say I don't like so far that I know about is the weight. not that I know the exact weight but I do know its not going to be the 3000# I was dreaming about.

ppDoc · 09-18-2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWeber

the only thing I can say I don't like so far that I know about is the weight. not that I know the exact weight but I do know its not going to be the 3000# I was dreaming about.

u were pushing it there. unless u want the car made of plastic

Crashspeeder · 09-18-2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelk

in the photos the speed and tach compartment looks too oval in shape.

wish they went back to driver-centered radio/ac etc.

wish the window buttons were back where they should be - near the gear shifter.

all this means little till i see it IRL of course.

i'm totally with you on the windows. I wish they would have left the hazards and lock in the same place as the 3 as well. all near the shifter

ChrisK · 09-18-2007, 10:11 AM

Are the run flats summer tires or all seasons?

1ster · 09-18-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriskurn

Are the run flats summer tires or all seasons?

They're all run-flats. Every single one of them.

inTgr8r · 09-18-2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudwest

128i should be a 130i - shouldn't be stuck with the detuned 6-cyl. I think this will be rectified in the next couple of years and the 128i will be replaced by a 130i with 260bhp.

If price limits my choice to the entry level model, I may wait and see if my prediction comes true for the 2010 model year. Otherwise I'll be gunning for the 135i.

Everything else is perfect.

My thoughts as well....
I'm not in a need it now situation, so we'll see.

ppDoc · 09-18-2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ster

They're all run-flats. Every single one of them.

yea but what he asked was whether the tires were summer or all season.

i believe it's summer performance tires. of course they fare well under wet conditions, just don't think they could be used in winter

stampchez · 09-18-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriskurn

Are the run flats summer tires or all seasons?

I'm guessing they are summer tires with the 135 and the sport package. Either way though it sucks!

ChrisK · 09-18-2007, 10:24 AM

I figured the same "Summer Tires", but you never know.

ppDoc · 09-18-2007, 10:28 AM

no option to change roof with CF roof.

adc · 09-18-2007, 10:28 AM

The face

The tires

The lack of a true limited slip

BMWeber · 09-18-2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiaBLoS

u were pushing it there. unless u want the car made of plastic

:biggrin: Hey a man can dream can't he :drinking:

1ster · 09-18-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWeber

:biggrin: Hey a man can dream can't he :drinking:

Plasticars! Tomorrow is here today!

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spudw Major 70 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	128i should be a 130i - shouldn't be stuck with the detuned 6-cyl. I think this will be rectified in the next couple of years and the 128i will be replaced by a 130i with 260bhp. If price limits my choice to the entry level model, I may wait and see if my prediction comes true for the 2010 model year. Otherwise I'll be gunning for the 135i. Everything else is perfect. __________________ 2009 BMW 128i ~ Jet Black ~ Sport Package ~ Sunroof ~ USB Integration ~ Delivered on October 14, 2009
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BMWeber Major 36 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Amesbury, MA iTrader: (5)	the only thing I can say I don't like so far that I know about is the weight. not that I know the exact weight but I do know its not going to be the 3000# I was dreaming about.
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